PVG
Shanghai
China
1,918 km
1,192 miles
XNN
Xining
China
Distance
1,918 km
1,192 mi / 1,035 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
294°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

PVG XNN
Airport Name Shanghai Pudong International Airport Xining Caojiabu Airport
IATA Code PVG XNN
ICAO Code ZSPD ZLXN
City Shanghai Xining
Country China China
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 13 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 31.140000, 121.810000 36.530000, 102.040000

Shanghai (PVG) to Xining (XNN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) in Shanghai, China to Xining Caojiabu Airport (XNN) in Xining, China is 1,918 kilometers (1,192 miles / 1,035 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying west northwest at a heading of 294°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is a domestic route within China. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation.

Time zone information: When it's 14:57 in Shanghai, it's 14:57 in Xining.

The return flight from Xining (XNN) to Shanghai (PVG) follows a heading of 102° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Xining Caojiabu Airport (XNN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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